Cellular Pathology Quality Lead

Job summary

Cellular Pathology is a busy, multi-site service with a strong culture of continual quality improvement, professional collaboration, and regulatory excellence. Our quality management system is underpinned by ISO 15189:2022 and delivered through collaborative input from the quality team and operational teams of Cellular Pathology.

The post offers a valuable opportunity for a motivated individual to step into a key leadership role within the Cellular Pathology Quality team, supporting the continued implementation of ISO 15189:2022 standard and maintaining compliance with UKAS and other regulatory frameworks.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Cellular Pathology Quality & Governance Manager, Quality Officers, and Laboratory Managers across the division.We are committed to robust audit cycles, timely non-conformity management, and data-driven monitoring of key quality indicators. This role plays a vital part in ensuring patient safety and service enhancement across the network.

Main duties of the job

• To be a key member of the Pathology Quality Team.
• To maintain the Cellular Pathology Quality management system as directed by the Quality and Governance managers.
• To deputise for the Quality and Governance manager as required.
• To train and assist the laboratory teams to perform / document audits against defined national quality performance measures.
• To assist in the development and completion of quality improvement action plans.
• To investigate and assist the investigation of incidents, non-conformities and complaints to enable the department to respond appropriately.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

Essential

• HCPC Registration.
• MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Demonstrable relevant experience post HCPC registration

Desirable

• Qualifications in Quality Management
• Management training

Skills/abilities

Essential

• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Prepared to work with biological materials.
• Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks.

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge of NHS issues.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of participation/use of Quality Management systems
• Knowledge of Pathology accreditation and governance requirements
• Evidence of innovative problem solving
• Experience of dealing with conflict and difficult situations

Desirable

• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
• Experience managing change
• Experience of accreditation procedures and standards (e.g. UKAS, EFI, GLP)